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How people use it
In the kitchen
Traditional uses
Home & garden
Fun facts
Hibiscus (roselle)
Hibiscus sabdariffa
- Superpowers
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Heart & blood vessels
- Careful
- Blood-pressure problems or medicines
- Growing
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🤩 The drink is called karkadé in Egypt and bissap in West Africa.
What is it?
This plant has pale flowers. When they fall, thick red cups are left. People pick the cups and dry them.
In hot water, the dry cups make a bright red drink. It tastes sour, a bit like cherries. People drink it hot or cold in many hot countries.
How people use it
In the kitchen
- Hot or iced tea, often with mint or ginger.
- Jams and syrups.
Traditional uses
🔵 Grandma's wisdom — not proven by science
- A cooling drink in hot countries.
Home & garden
- Used as a natural red colour for foods.
Fun facts
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The drink is called karkadé in Egypt and bissap in West Africa.
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Hibiscus is a cousin of okra and cotton.
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Add a little lemon juice to hibiscus tea and watch it turn brighter red!
